Ruhla, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Ruhla is a small city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 6,757. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

6,757 Population 415/sq mi density

1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

31.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$28,720 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,720 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$76,600 home value, $383/mo rent

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About Ruhla

Ruhla is a town situated in the forest of Thuringia in the district of Wartburgkreis in Germany, immediately next to the Rennsteig. Thal and Kittelsthal are parts of the town.

People

Population6,757

Density415/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,720

Housing

A+

Home Value$76,600

Rent$383

Ownership54.6%

Housing Units2,703

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain31.4 in/yr

Sunny Days212/yr

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)

Population	6,757
Population Density	415 / sq mi
Elevation	1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates	50.8930°, 10.3657°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Thuringia
Average Temperature	50°F (10°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,720

About Ruhla

Ruhla is a small city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 6,757. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Ruhla is $28,720, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 264 business establishments.

Income: Ruhla vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,720
	62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	264

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ruhla is $76,600, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $383 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 54.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,703 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$76,600
	73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$383
	67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	54.6%
Owner-Occupied	54.6%
Renter-Occupied	45.4%
Housing Units	2,703

Property Tax

Climate in Ruhla

Ruhla has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 698 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.6°C / 33°F	-2° / 3.3°	58.6
Feb	1.2°C / 34°F	-2° / 4.5°	41.5
Mar	4.6°C / 40°F	0.4° / 8.8°	50.0
Apr	8.8°C / 48°F	3.3° / 14.2°	38.9
May	12.4°C / 54°F	6.9° / 18°	66.7
Jun	16°C / 61°F	10.7° / 21.4°	66.9
Jul	18.4°C / 65°F	12.8° / 24°	84.9
Aug	17.9°C / 64°F	12.3° / 23.5°	65.7
Sep	13.9°C / 57°F	8.9° / 18.9°	57.3
Oct	9.2°C / 49°F	5.2° / 13.2°	52.4
Nov	4.6°C / 40°F	1.7° / 7.4°	53.1
Dec	1.6°C / 35°F	-0.8° / 4.1°	61.6

Ruhla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below Germany avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,371 ft (418 m)
Area	16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density	415/sq mi
Coordinates	50.8930°N, 10.3657°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"

17% below Germany avg

Snowfall 25.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	104 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	150 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	145 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	147 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	72 km
Apr 16, 2015	1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany	M3.3	137 km
Nov 10, 1997	2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany	M3.3	76 km
May 4, 2004	3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany	M3.2	147 km
Mar 24, 1991	4 km SW of Hranice, Czechia	M3.1	143 km
Mar 25, 1991	1 km N of Bad Elster, Germany	M3.1	148 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	103 km
Mar 30, 1995	3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany	M3.0	94 km
Dec 11, 1998	3 km W of Aidhausen, Germany	M3.0	82 km
Mar 5, 2004	3 km NNW of Oberursel, Germany	M3.0	147 km
Aug 4, 2006	1 km NW of Fraureuth, Germany	M3.0	140 km
May 4, 1991	1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany	M3.0	106 km
Aug 1, 1992	1 km S of Kitzen, Germany	M2.9	134 km
Feb 6, 1991	4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany	M2.9	109 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km WNW of Schöneck, Germany	M2.8	147 km
Mar 23, 2002	1 km ENE of Gößnitz, Germany	M2.8	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in
February	31°F (-0°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
December	33°F (0°C)	3.3 in

Ruhla has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Ruhla

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Albert Schweitzer Gymnasium - Gebäude 1	-	-	-	-
Schulsportplatz	-	-	-	-
Breitenbergschule	-	-	-	-
Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Ruhla

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Piano	ambient, ambiental	MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - Massage Lounge	ambient, ambient lounge	MP3 192 kbps
METAL XMAS	-	MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen	hits, ilmenau	AAC 102 kbps
Emsefunk	electronic, pop	MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen	heiligenstadt, hits	AAC 102 kbps
Maretimo Latin Radio	latin music	MP3 128 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps)	chiptunes, retro games	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Nightclub	pop, rock	MP3 128 kbps
Flashbass.fm	-	MP3 128 kbps
SCHLAGER	70er, kult	MP3 128 kbps
Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.)	community radio	OGG 96 kbps

Museums in Ruhla

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Altensteiner Höhle
Automobile Welt Eisenach
Bachhaus Eisenach
Besucherbergwerk Finstertal
Besucherbergwerk Finstertal
Besucherbergwerk Hühn
Brauchtumsmuseum
Brunnentempel
Burgmuseum
Burgmuseum mit Aussichtsplattform
Dorf-Aktiv-Museum
Dorfmuseum Heldra
Erlebnisbergwerk Merkers
Erlebnisportal Thüringen - Wartburg
FachwerkErlebnisHaus
Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe
Gottesackerkirche
GutsMuths-Gedächtnishalle
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Verrückte Schule"
Heimatmuseum am Amtshaus
Heimatmuseum Friedrichroda
Heimatmuseum Treffurt
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Berka vor dem Hainich
Heimatstube Farnroda
Heimatstube Fischbach
Heimatstube Nazza
Heimatstube Steinbach
Heimatstube Thal
Heimatstuben
HIFI und Rock-Museum
Historicum Zinnfigurenmuseum
Historisches Backhaus Flarchheim
Hochofenmuseum Neue Hütte
Hörselbergmuseum
Informationszentrum Nationalpark Hainich
Insel · Doktor · Haus
Kellner-Spielzeugmuseum
Kittelsthaler Tropfsteinhöhle
Lutherhaus
Marienglashöhle
Metallhandwerksmuseum
Mineralien Museum
Museum Dermbach
Museum für Brauchtum
Museum Schloss Tenneberg
Museum Schloss Wilhelmsburg
Museum Spätheimkehrer
Orts- und Tabakpfeifenmuseum
Pfeifenfabrik Kallenberg
Reuter-Wagner-Museum
Roßdorf 1866 - Gefecht am Nebel;Wagner-Stube;Kleine Galerie
Salzmuseum
Schaubergwerk Am Aschenberg
Schloss Frauensee
Stadtmuseum & Karnevalsmuseum
Stadtmuseum Türmchen
Thüringer Museum Predigerkirche - Schnitzplastik
Thüringer Museum Stadtschloss
Turm der Einheit
Uhrenmuseum Ruhla
Viba Nougat-Welt
Wartburg-Museum
Werragrenzpark
Wildkatzenscheune

Libraries in Ruhla

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek		0.0
Bibliothek		0.0
Bibliothek		0.0
Bibliothek Bad Tabarz		0.0
Bibliothek Kleinschmalkalden		0.0
Cellarius Bibliothek		0.0
Dermbacher Bibliothek		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nazza		0.0
Heinrich-Heine-Bibliothek		0.0
Stadt- und Gymnasialbibliothek		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Bad Salzungen		0.0
Stadt- und Kurbibliothek		0.0
Stadt- und Kurbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Eisenach		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Steinbach-Hallenberg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Waltershausen		0.0

Farmers Markets in Ruhla

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
ambulante Händler
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Schmalkalden

Hotels in Ruhla

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arnstädter Hof

Thüringer Baude

Waldhaus-Hutzelhöh

Waldhotel Rennsteighof

Restaurants in Ruhla

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arnstädter Hof

Bahn-Hofschänke

Bergblick

KRone bäim Hüsschen

Rennsteigblick

Ruhlaer Skihütte

Schützenhaus

Waldgasthaus "Hubertushaus"

Waldgaststätte Am Kissel

Waldhaus-Hutzelhöh

Zur schönen Aussicht

Cafes in Ruhla

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gute Stube

Jung

Castles in Ruhla

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alter Ringelstein

Zoos in Ruhla

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greifenwarte "Falknerei am Rennsteig"

Theme Parks in Ruhla

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

mini-a-thür

Dentists in Ruhla

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Praxis Dr. med.dent. Hoppert

Praxis Köllner

Praxis P. Al-Burghol

Zahnärztin Susanne Linß

Veterinaries in Ruhla

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DVM Corinett Gössel

Gas Stations in Ruhla

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVEX

Banks in Ruhla

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Ruhla

VR Bank in Thüringen eG

Gyms in Ruhla

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Studio 4 - Fitness

Breweries in Ruhla

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Braumanufaktur Schmalkalden
Stupps

Stadiums & Teams in Ruhla

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Ruhla

40 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Erfurt-Weimar Airport	ERF	Large Airport
Eisenach-Kindel Airport	EIB	Medium Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield	-	Small Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield	-	Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Hersfeld Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Kissingen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Königshofen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Langensalza Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bischofsberg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bleicherode Airfield	-	Small Airport
Büchig Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield	-	Small Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield	-	Small Airport
Crawinkel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dolmar Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dornberg-Sontra Airfield	-	Small Airport
Eichsfeld Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gotha-Ost Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hohenstein UL	-	Small Airport
Huhnrain Airfield	-	Small Airport
Johannisau Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lichtenfels Airfield	-	Small Airport
Maroldsweisach Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mühlhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Niederwillingen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Nordhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oberleichtersbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pennewitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Plätzer Airfield	-	Small Airport
Stauffenbühl Airfield	-	Small Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield	-	Small Airport
Wasserkuppe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Westhausen Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ruhla

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Gesundheitspraxis Burkhardt
Immanuel Therapiezentrum Bad Liebenstein
Kurhaus
Kurparkklinik Dr. Lauterbach
m&i-Fachklinik Bad Liebenstein
m&i-Fachklinik Bad Liebenstein
MEDIAN Heinrich-Mann-Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruhla

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Kirche Etterwinden
Neuapostilische K.
Sankt Concordia
St. Konrad von Parzham
St. Trinitatis

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital	Berlin
Population	82,927,922
Area	357,021 km²
GDP (USD)	$4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita	$54,777
HDI	0.950
Life expectancy	80.5 years
Internet users	92.5%
Urban population	81.9%
Currency	EUR (Euro)
Languages	German
Calling code	+49
TLD	.de
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Neujahr
Jan 6	Epiphany	Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8	International Women's Day	Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3	Good Friday	Karfreitag
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Ostersonntag
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Ostermontag
May 1	Labour Day	Tag der Arbeit
May 14	Ascension Day	Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24	Pentecost	Pfingstsonntag
May 25	Whit Monday	Pfingstmontag
Jun 4	Corpus Christi	Fronleichnam
Aug 15	Assumption Day	Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20	World Children's Day	Weltkindertag
Oct 3	German Unity Day	Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31	Reformation Day	Reformationstag
Nov 1	All Saints' Day	Allerheiligen
Nov 18	Repentance and Prayer Day	Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26	St. Stephen's Day	Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruhla

What is the population of Ruhla?

Ruhla has a population of 6,757 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 415 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.

Is Ruhla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,720, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,600 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $383 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ruhla?

Ruhla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ruhla?

There are 264 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ruhla?

The median home value in Ruhla is $76,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $383. The homeownership rate is 54.6%.

Nearby Cities

Thal 1,975 pop · 2.0 mi Steinbach 1,345 pop · 4.1 mi Schweina 3,098 pop · 4.8 mi Bad Liebenstein 4,094 pop · 5.4 mi Brotterode 3,052 pop · 5.9 mi Eisenach 43,846 pop · 6.4 mi Tabarz 4,192 pop · 6.7 mi Marksuhl 3,250 pop · 7.4 mi Mechterstädt 1,154 pop · 7.7 mi Bad Salzungen 16,410 pop · 7.9 mi Trusetal 4,208 pop · 7.9 mi Immelborn 1,860 pop · 7.9 mi Kleinschmalkalden 1,514 pop · 8.2 mi Waltershausen 11,445 pop · 8.4 mi

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